Motherland Spice in North Ayrshire

Excellent food and superb service. The best Indian restaurant in Scotland! Family and friends from all over Britain that I have taken here agree.

Great food, service and company 👌

Food was amazing staff great and great price and value for money plenty to choose from and I had travelled far to get there but it's worth it 👌

What a great night fabulous food staff were amazing. These guys should be very proud of what they have. Had the pakora platter plenty for 2. And the chiefs special with lamb rice ,nan bread two non alcoholic drinks value for money 10/10 can’t wait to go back

Out for celebration meal with family. The food and service was excellent as always. We have tried many restaurants and always come to Motherland Spice

I travelled with my better from Glasgow to try this long established and highly rated restaurant. First impressions were good as even on a cold windy mid week evening the place was busy. We were offered a la carte, table buffet or the full buffet and went for the latter. Service was quick to start with. After the sliced onions we went to the buffet that had about 5 starters and 5 mains. We were asked our nan preference. Starters were ok as were the mains. However the food ran out quickly and we had to wait over 15 mins for it to be replenished by which time our nan was cold . Disappointed to say the least .

Had a random visit here on a Tuesday and couldn’t believe how busy it was. A quick google and seen the reviews and thought lets do it. On initial entry we were promptly met and asked to wait for a minute but very shortly later we were shown through the back. We had pakora to start. It was nice and I enjoyed it. We then had chicken Patia and a korma both with rice and then coffee and a small scoop of ice cream. All in all it was very pleasant. It was 10.95 each which was incredible. If it had been £20 a head it probably wouldn’t have been a 5 for the food probably a 4. That’s simply down to the portion size. For £10.95 it was very good. Staff were all lovely and attentive. Will definitely be back.

The delivery was earlier than anticipated. The food was full of flavour and as described. Also value for money.

Pakora cold chicken pakora dry pashwari naan dry and cold . Curry just ok

my meal was delicious as always unfortunately can't say the same for the chips though which have been highly disappointing the last few times definitely won't be ordering chips again

Can't fault the food but the constant harassment when you are eating your meal asking are you finished is annoying walking past the table wanting you as soon as you get in served and get out, it is ignorant, the place is busy very noisy cramped in with large groups of people they do the same when they are not busy sending staff around the soon as you put your cutlery down for a drink never even finished first course we got the second.

Was a nice lunch. Good value for money 3 course 10.95 Food lovley. Good service.. I had mushroom pakora,4 peices small dip side salad. Friend had chicken pakora,same amount. I had Chicken Bhoona Small bowl rice Friend had chicken curry and rice. Portion looked small on arrival however was plenty for lunch. We bought a garlic nan to share. Followed by ice cream or tea or coffee. We both had the one scoop of vanilla ice cream,I had raspberry sauce on mine was lovley. Along with two diet cokes Cost was £34.80

The awards it's won say ot all very nice food great atmosphere and staff family run business

Delicious food. Bang on time for collection

both lamb dishes were poor, pakora was not fresh and very dry, had been made a while... very disappointing

Heard lots of people recommending this place but first time tonight. We had the table buffet which was superb. The whole meal from service, cleanliness, staff to food and drink was faultless. Price was also extremely reasonable which is why we’ll be back soon. Thank you

Had my 50th here in Dec 2024, staff and food were both great, really enjoyed it. I've had a few meals from here in the past and it never disappoints.

Gorgeous Indian, lots of lovely dishes to choose from and all so tasty! We had a table buffet and shared 6 curries all of which were amazing. Well deserved accolades and really friendly staff!

Best curry we've had for a long time. Delicious. Better to book as very popular.

Food tasted good apart from the chips they arrived cold :/ delivery delay let this down tonight , ordered at 430 and didn’t get delivered til after 6 :/

My order got accepted & said it’s been delivered but nothings arrived & the shop is ‘busy’

order hasn't been delivered keep phoning resteraunt but no answer not happy no food and hungry

Absolutely amazing food and service .will definitely be back .

Fantastic meal and fantastic service

Fantastic tasting food and staff are lovely.

Lovely as usual and delivery guy was very polite.

Fantastic food staff very attentive to detail place was spotless no waiting for the delicous food Will be back 5 stars all round

Excellent meal here this evening. Food was delicious.

The fact that I'm prepared to make a 15ml round trip to get my takeaway says it all. It's a great place with great owners ,food and staff.

The primary reason to visit any restaurant is for the food and this one is excellent. The lamb is exceptional and recommended to all. The decor and ambiance is also first class and the toilets are spotless. Don’t miss this one we will definitely be back 👍

Love this restaurant best Indian restaurant I've ever been too 😁

First visit here after friends and family raved about place for ages. Have to say, that it's a nice place with lovely staff, but food was just ok, and nothing special, it has to be said.

By far the best restaurant in the area.

Chicken tikka chasne is highly recommended, the garlic nan is gorgeous, and they always provide red spiced onions and poppadoms whilst you wait for your meal. Staff are always attentive and friendly and the restaurant is very contemporary in design and kept to a high standard, always enjoy eating in and take away from time to time. Prices are also fair compared to most places.

Excellent food and service, both sitting in and take away.

My first visit to Motherland Spice following nothing but rave reviews - which I’m happy to endorse! Fabulous food of superb quality, attentive and friendly staff and very decent pricing. I will most definitely be back!

We've been to Motherland Spice a few times now, as the food is simply brilliant! Unfortunately this time the service was a bit slower than we are used to, as it was completely full and there didn't seem to be enough staff to cope with the sheer volume of customers. The staff were as helpful as ever, but just a bit overwhelmed.

Have never sat in for food, but the takeaway meals are always outstanding! Best Indian restaurant I've found in North Ayrshire. Staff always super friendly, even when you're not sitting in.

Lovely. Amazing place, amazing food, just what I’m after

Although the food was on time it was on the cold side , the delivery driver didn’t have a hot bag just a normal bag , it was Lillie warm and the Nan bread was soggy , but the taste was delicious !

Who would have thought that tucked away in a small town of Saltcoats you would get an amazing Indian restaurant. Well you have found it. This is up there with the best and its probably the cheapest. Ignore anything else. Seriously this place is amazing. Even the service is good. Tip Try a few of the starters than are not typical on an Indian menu.... omg I could eat them as a main meal they are that good. Thanks... Will definitely be back and soon. Better than even any Indian restaurants in Glasgow and I have eaten at most of the top rated ones

The food was delicious. Very busy but can understand why. Will definitely eat here again .

I did not mean to order a collection, but Motherland Spice fixed my mistake, and was changed to delivery. All food was hot and absolutely delicious.

I will definitely recommend you to family and friends thank you

This is a very popular restaurant in Saltcoats town center. It is best to book as even midweek you may struggle to get a table. As well as the classics there are some experiment dishes including a curry infused with scotch whisky. Portions are appropriate, curries are well spiced. Plenty of staff who are friendly and helpful and a modern venue with with adequate lighting. As a local this is a place i will return to.

Went with friends, Tuesday buffet, very decent.

Our favourite restaurant. They do a great business lunch with great choices. However, we had 5 starters between us and it was delicious. Recommend - chicken 65, vegetable pakora, halloumi pakora, lamb tawa and my favourite - the chicken tikka Nepalese

Food quality was superb. Can't wait until I go back

Excellent food and friendly staff. The three course business lunch is great . We're regular customers for both dine and takeaway and have never had a bad meal. Very busy for dinner so book ahead.

Best I have ever tasted so welcoming

Visited Thursday lunch time delicious meal, lovely service, value for money. Be. back soom

Good food, excellent value but insanely busy.

Had been in this restaurant few times , food was acceptable, but twice had ordered lamb tikka , 1 nite came out as chicken tikka, lady argued that I didn’t order lamb , 2 nd time lamb was pink in middle, same lady serving us was very rude saying that was way lamb should be , she was so ignorant, guy who owns restaurant would be raging if he saw way we wer treated

My Mr's asked me to bring some spice in to our relationship, I left her tied to the bed and went round for a motherland, as always, was outstanding 👌 👏

Found this hidden gem by accident and so happy that we did food was amazing 3 course lunch menu for £11, very friendly staff. toilets were immaculate just wish we lived closer as it would be our local.

Found this hidden gem by accident and so happy that we did food was amazing 3 course lunch menu for £11, very friendly staff. toilets were immaculate just wish we lived closer as it would be our local.

Friendly, timely delivery and delicious vegetarian curry.

Easy to order - friendly female delivery driver bang on time and absolutely delicious food 👍🏻 we’ll definitely order from here again now we’re living in the area.

First time visit and have to say the staff we’re very friendly. Food was amazing, the best Indian food I’ve had The restaurant was spotless staff always tidying . Highly recommend this place I’ll certainly be back.

I have been here a few times with family to eat in and every time the food is superb, the atmosphere is great very vibrant and chatty yet still makes you feel relaxed, all staff are very friendly and hospitable nothing is too much trouble. I mostly order takeaway for collection and it is always as good quality and on time. Some of the best curries about, you won't be disappointed.

Food was cold and was 10 mins late for delivery

First time visiting this restaurant, delicious meal, excellent menu choice and very good service. Highly recommend ⭐👌

Dined here 19/9/2024 - never been before . We hadn’t booked and were a walk in - was really busy but the managed to fit us in. Friendly staff , lovely welcome and nice atmosphere . Decor and cleanliness top rating. Food was so fresh and tasty. And thoroughly enjoyed our meal , great value . Will definitely go again when down that way .

Delivered early and was roasting. Food was perfect.

Best Indian food I've had in a long time Great value lunch and good choice

Great food and service and staff so helpful

Love Motherland Spice, food is always perfect 🤩

Food was lovely and still warm 😊

First time we've ordered from Motherland Spice and very nice it was too - will order again.

We had amazing time, the atmosphere was brilliant service was same , the food was really good 👍

Really good food and friendly service

First visit. Food was delicious. Table a wee bit cramped but we managed

Two visits this month to this restaurant which was recommended to us. Food is lovely and fresh. Very good value. Friendly staff. Well worth the visit to sunny Saltcoats.

We ordered a takeaway due to the numbers we were and came to collect it. The website order was easy and intuitive . Prices were very reasonable and the portion were all generous. Even the kids curry was a win! We ordered a family feast and it was sufficient for 5/6people . Overall a great place with quality food eating in or out. Staff were very friendly and accommodating despite we came to collect and all greeted us. Highly recommend !

Usual high standards and quality of food from the Motherland, I can't rate the food any higher and we are so lucky to have this restaurant nearby.

Visited for the 1st time 26/08 and just wow!! Such a warm welcome when we arrived, staff very friendly and attentive. Decor and cleanliness 10/10. Food was outstanding, so fresh and cooked to perfection 👌 another 10/10. Very reasonably priced too. We will definitely be back and will highly recommend to others. Keep up the good work guys - everything was amazing 👏 🤩

Fantastic food, great service in a clean and well kept environment. Located top end of Saltcoats with parking to the side. Great reputation and restaurant and takeaway service used by locals.

Excellent as usual. Cosy, clean, efficient staff and we all had different Currys and all loved! Great value and a firm favourite! Thank you!

Service superb surroundings excellent food outstanding if you like Indian cuisine of the highest level this is it a must can’t recommend higher

Amazing food! I could not believe that in such a small place I would find such good indian food. Would go back to the town just for the food!

Collected a takeaway after phoning in the order. Ready when they said it would be. Complimentary poppadums and spiced onions. Food very good. Mixed pakora included haggis and fish which was a nice surprise. Food was tasty rather than just hot as I find at other places. Restaurant seemed bright and clean. Queue for tables so probably best to book if sitting in at weekends. Bought a gift card too.

I was genuinely very impressed with the quality of food last night. Every dish was excellent and value for money. We will be back.

Hidden gem , locals no how good this place is , and I also can say the food and service is outstanding

Food was lovely and still warm when it arrived.

We'll defiantly be back!! First visit today based on friends recommendations and boy they were right!! Great atmosphere and decor, fantastic friendly and fast service, amazingly tasty fresh food, large portions all rounded off with reasonable prices. A real gem, 10/10 would score you higher than 5 stars if I could. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

Best Indian restaurant for miles.

Sadly the food had a strong burnt taste throughout that it was inedible and had to throw in the bin.

food was great thanks motherland spice.

Our first meal has now become a regular experience. I have travelled worldwide and I can't find anything negative to say ...first class food and service 👌

food was delicious thank you motherland spice

Food was amazing so so moist and soft overall experience was great but I asked for one haddock and it was burnt

Well unfortunately for us, tonight’s meal was unusually disappointing. Normally it’s a solid 8 out of 10 but tonight it was a 4 or a 5. £50 spent and not the value I expect.

The order was around 30mins late. The pakora was overcooked. the cheese and garlic nan was extremely substandard and cold. the rice was too dry. I'll make it myself next time.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch followed ny coffee. Tasty food, reasonably priced. Good table service from pleasant staff.

normally food is good but I ordered 2 rice's with my order and got 1 complained and nothing was resolved won't be in a rush to order again

Amazing food and service top class friendly attentive staff highly recommend

Fresh and incredibly tasty. It's what I would expect at a high priced city center restaurant.

the chicken korma and rice was absolutely delicious thank you motherland spice,well 👍✅

Great meal and fantastic value. Highly recommended!

1st class and hard to beat What a treat for all the family owners &Staff all well presented and polite nothing to much .